In DC, There Are 365 Memorial Days Every Year

April 27, 2017

With its monuments, memorials and museums, DC shows residents of ROSS’ military apartments how much they’re appreciated, every day.

We’re proud to offer military discount programs and other benefits to the brave men and women who serve in our armed forces at all of ROSS’ military apartments. In that spirit, we’d like to suggest that while you’re here, you and your family take advantage of the unique, incredibly diverse collection of inspiring structures to be found all over and around the nation’s capital, all created to honor those who’ve been part of America’s military history.

We’ve left out the ones that most of the world is familiar with: like Arlington Cemetery, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial and, most recently, the World War II Memorial. Instead, we’re inviting you to see the lesser-known – but no less heartfelt – tributes to groups that showcase the diversity that has been the hallmark of our nation for over 240 years.

On the Mt. Vernon Trail, southwest of the 14th Street Bridge in Arlington, VA

“This memorial…depicts seven seagulls directly above the crest of a wave [and] has the inscription, ‘To the strong souls and ready valor of…the Navy, the Merchant Marine and other paths of Activity upon the waters of the world…this monument is dedicated by a grateful people.'”

“This memorial honors women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. On October 16, 1997, the memorial was dedicated with a candlelight march, America’s first all-female fly-over of military aircraft.”

“The memorial depicts 19 approximately seven-foot-tall stainless steel statues, wearing ponchos and standing in patches of Juniper bushes. This sobering [tableau] has an instantaneous and lasting affect on the viewer.”

When you’re done visiting these, you can start tracking down the area’s wealth of plaques, urns, obelisks, statues and other expressions of gratitude. In between, you could be relaxing in a community that appreciates your service every bit as much. Come tour ROSS’ off-base apartments for rent today. (And be sure to ask about the ROSS Military Rental Partnership Program while you’re there!)